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George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison

Tornado jets destroy destroy Islamic State strongholds, carbombs in Iraq

Royal Air Force Tornado jets patrolled over west Mosul on Monday where they hit multiple Islamic State targets.

Deterrence ‘keeps major-power conflicts off world stage’ says US Stratcom Chief

Stratcom Commander Air Force General John E. Hyten discussed space, nuclear deterrence and missile defence modernisation at the US Capitol Hill Club in Washington.

HMS Iron Duke turns against NATO fleet

Frigate HMS Iron Duke is playing the role of an enemy warship to give a NATO fleet a realistic threat which it must try to...

No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing deploy to Nigeria

A 66 person Short Term Training Team (STTT) from No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing deployed from RAF Lossiemouth to Nigeria for a 6 week period to train the Nigerian Air Force Regiment.

HMS Brocklesby set to return to operations

HMS Brocklesby has begun her sea trials programme after a period of maintenance work.

NATO Secretary General marks deployment of NATO battlegroups, sends message to Russia

The Secretary General said the four recently deployed battlegroups send a powerful message to Russia that NATO stands as one.

Leonardo sign over £100m worth of contracts for German and Spanish Typhoon fleets

Leonardo has signed contracts worth more than £100 million with Airbus to provide avionics maintenance for both German and Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon fleets.

Northrop Grumman demonstrates unmanned mine-hunting capabilities in North Sea trials

Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated unmanned mine-hunting capabilities using the high-speed AQS-24B sensor.

Australia suspends air operations over Syria as conflict escalates

Australia has suspended combat sorties over Syria after Russia threatened that it would treat aircraft from the coalition flying west of the Euphrates river as a target.

Rolls-Royce demonstrate world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel

Rolls-Royce have successfully demonstrated the world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel in Copenhagen harbour, Denmark.